Pure Diesel Power Publishes Cummins Generation Resource Series Covering 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and 3rd Gen Diesel Platforms
Pure Diesel Power has published a three-part Cummins generation series covering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen Dodge Ram diesel platforms. Released in March 2026, it outlines platform history, engine setups, and key changes, including the shift to common rail in the 3rd Gen.
Pure Diesel Power has published a three-part reference series focused on 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and 3rd Gen Cummins-powered Dodge Ram trucks. The series was released in March 2026, with the 1st Gen page dated March 6, the 2nd Gen page dated March 12, and the 3rd Gen page showing a March 18 publication date in search results.
According to Pure Diesel Power’s 1st Gen page, first-generation Cummins trucks were produced from 1989 to 1993 and featured the 5.9L 12-valve Cummins diesel engine. The published material presents that platform as the starting point for Cummins-powered Dodge pickups and highlights the long-standing reputation of the early trucks for durability and mechanical simplicity.
The 2nd Gen page describes the 2nd Gen Cummins as one of the most recognized diesel engine platforms in the pickup segment and connects its reputation to power, towing, and performance use. The 3rd Gen page continues that progression by describing how the platform introduced common rail technology and helped reshape diesel truck performance and efficiency. Together, the three published resources provide a chronological overview of how the Cummins-powered Dodge Ram platform developed across successive generations.
The series also aligns with the way Pure Diesel Power organizes its Dodge diesel product catalog, which currently includes parts coverage for multiple Ram truck generations, including 1st through 5th Gen applications. By publishing generation-based reference material alongside those product groupings, the company is providing diesel owners and repair-minded buyers with a more direct way to understand differences between major Cummins platforms before researching maintenance, upgrades, or replacement parts.
A Pure Diesel Power representative stated that the purpose of the series is to give diesel owners a straightforward reference point for understanding how Cummins generations differ in design, application, and support needs.